Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Edward "Ed" A. Waidley Jr.

Edward "Ed" A. Waidley Jr.

Jul 8, 2026

Edward "Ed" A. Waidley, Jr. passed from time and space into eternity on July 8, 2026, at the age of 83, just shy of his 84th birthday. He was born on August 23, 1942, in Lancaster to the late Edward Sr. and Dorothy (Stamm) Waidley and became a lifelong resident of Manheim Township after his family moved to Delp Road...

Hector "Tortey" Tirado

Hector "Tortey" Tirado

Jul 8, 2026

Hector “Tortey” Tirado, 71, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Miguel Tirado and Ana Vazquez.

Hector worked in the foundry at Grinnell LLC for 40 years, retiring in 2018. He was passionate about riding motorcycles and was a member of the LAMA Motorcycle Club. Hector enjoyed...

R. Marc Barley

R. Marc Barley

Jul 7, 2026

R. Marc Barley, 63, of Lancaster, passed away after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born on April 1, 1963, Marc was the loving son of the late Richard M. and E. Jane (Schultz) Barley. He was a devoted father to Erin N. Barley & Dude, a proud Pop Pop to Alivia and Ari Abreu, and the longtime companion of...

Pierino "Piero" Dinnocenzo

Pierino "Piero" Dinnocenzo

Jul 7, 2026

Pierino “Piero” Dinnocenzo, 74, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Italy, he later came to the United States, where he built a life supporting his family through hard work and his dedication as an entrepreneur.

Piero was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and son. He was a beautiful soul whose kindness and generosity were felt by...

Donald L. Kirchart

Donald L. Kirchart

Jul 7, 2026

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William "Chris" Hardy

William "Chris" Hardy

Jul 7, 2026

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Reyita M. Ocasio Vega

Reyita M. Ocasio Vega

Jul 7, 2026

Reyita M. Ocasio Vega, 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2026. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Ocasio and Luisa Vega.

Reyita was very social and enjoyed being around friends and family. She often did crossword puzzles and loved being at church. She was a member of San Juan...

Henry C. Haefner

Henry C. Haefner

Jul 7, 2026

Henry C. Haefner

Henry C. Haefner, 88, of North Wales, PA, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leon and Kathryn (Seabar) Haefner. Henry was the loving husband of 57 years to Bernadette C. (Sahd) Haefner.

A veteran, Henry served in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated...

David Daniel Forry Jr.

David Daniel Forry Jr.

Jul 7, 2026

David D. Forry, Jr. (Dave), 87, of Lititz, passed away in the hospital on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, after a brief illness.

He was born in Schaefferstown, PA on November 4, 1938. He was the son of the late David D. Forry, Sr. and Helen B. Forry. He was the husband of Rhoda E. Forry, with whom he shared 65 years...

Jeffrey Alan Hauenstein

Jeffrey Alan Hauenstein

Jul 6, 2026

Jeffrey Alan Hauenstein, 74, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, July 7, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. The Family thanks the Staff on the 8th floor Lime for their care, kindness, and compassion. It was truly appreciated.

Jeff would have marked 40 years of marriage with his wife Cindy (Bush) Hauenstein this coming October.

Born in...

Sylvia A Miller

Sylvia A Miller

Jul 6, 2026

Sylvia A. Miller, 87 of Lititz, passed away at Luther Acres on July 6, 2026. Formerly of Leesport, PA she was the wife of Larry D. Miller, for 69 years on May 18th, 2026. Totally devoted to her loving husband, she loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Helen F. Drake Spease...

Clinton Wilson Amspacher Jr

Clinton Wilson Amspacher Jr

Jul 6, 2026

Clinton Wilson Amspacher, Jr., affectionately known as "Mr. Blue," passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born on November 21, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Clinton lived a life defined by love for his family, service to his community, and the countless lives he touched along the way.

A devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

Sean Robert McCullough

Sean Robert McCullough

Jul 5, 2026

Sean McCullough, age 56, died suddenly at home on Sunday July 5th, 2026.ea He is survived by his mother Julia McCullough and 4 siblings; Sharon Hauck, Rick McCullough, Jim McCullough, and Kelly McCullough.

Sean was born in Norwalk, Ohio on January 28, 1970. As a child he had the opportunity to live in Florida and Ireland before settling in Lancaster, Pennsylvania...

M. Kay Warfel

M. Kay Warfel

Jul 5, 2026

M. Kay Warfel, 71, of West Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Orlene D. and Martha H. Warfel. After high school, she pursued her education at Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in Speech...

Emily H. Myers

Emily H. Myers

Jul 5, 2026

Emily H. Myers, 85, formerly of Strasburg and Quarryville, PA, passed away at Trillium Place, on Sunday, July 5, 2026. She shared 58 years of loving marriage with her husband Charles “Charlie” Wilson Myers, before his passing in 2019.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late James and Bella (Nottle) Hall. Emily attended Shippensburg University, where she met...

Eldon Lewis Hoffman

Eldon Lewis Hoffman

Jul 4, 2026

Eldon Lewis Hoffman, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 4, 2026.

He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a dedicated friend to many.

Born to the late Warren and Inez Hoffman in Luling, Texas, and raised in Oklahoma. Eldon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry/Physics from North Carolina State University. He proudly served his country...

George A. Powders, Jr.

George A. Powders, Jr.

Jul 4, 2026

George A. Powders, Jr., 78, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Emerald Nursing & Rehab, Elizabethtown. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George A., Sr. and Jennie D. (Madonna) Powders. George was the longtime companion of the late Sharon Reese, who died in 2022.A 1966 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, George...

Pamela G. Lauris

Pamela G. Lauris

Jul 4, 2026

Pamela G. Lauris, 77, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Penn Medicine - Lancaster General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late David Lauris, who died in 2014.

Born in Philadelphia in 1948, she was the only child of M. Edgar and L. Lillian (Rife) Smith.

Mrs. Lauris was a math teacher at Warwick High School...

Joseph L. Mackey, Sr.

Joseph L. Mackey, Sr.

Jul 4, 2026

Joseph L. Mackey, Sr., 88, of Millersville, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center.

Born in Rocky Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel and Dorothy (Morehouse) Mackey. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret (Craig) Mackey who passed away in 2015.

Joseph worked for Armstrong World Industries for many...

James Matthew Kane, III

James Matthew Kane, III

Jul 4, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James Matthew Kane III, who departed this life peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on November 29, 1945, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, James was a cherished member of his community in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, where he resided for many years. He was the loving husband of...

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